World demand for foodservice disposables is forecast to grow 5.4% per year to $53.3 billion in 2015. Advances will be driven by gains in the foodservice industry, which will accelerate
The largest end-user segment of corrugated boxes in North America is the food and beverage industry, accounting for 51% of shipments in 2010. These shipments to the food industry will
NMI (www.nmisolutions.com), the global market research and business consulting firm specializing in health, wellness, sustainability and healthy aging, announced today one of the key insights derived from its annual U.S.
NAFTA’s flexible packaging converting industry is dominated by Bemis Inc. (www.bemis.com) with a 20% share, according to PCI Films Consulting Ltd’s latest review of the market. This position was consolidated
In January 2012, the Paperboard Packaging Council achieved their goal of issuing 35 licenses to converters in 2011 for using the “Paperboard Packaging Recyclable” logo. Of the 35 licensees, 27
Economic growth continues, and the slow pace will pick up mid-year, and continue accelerating in 2013, according to PMMI’s “Quarterly Economic Outlook: Planning for 1st Quarter 2012.” The report describes
Demand for stretch and shrink film in the US is forecast to rise 3.3% yearly to $2.4 billion in 2015, driven by accelerating demand for product packaging and for the
Demand for beverage containers in China is projected to rise 9.6% per year through 2015 to 469.5 billion units. In value terms, demand for beverage containers is expected to reach
The Institute of Packaging Professionals is pleased to offer four $2,500 academic scholarships for 2012-2013 to recognize exceptional college students headed for a career in packaging. Candidates must be students in their
Association management firm Kellen Company (www.kellencompany.com) was recently selected to provide management services to The World Packaging Organization (WPO; www.worldpackaging.org). WPO represents over 116,000 members representing 41 countries - members